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17 Nov

Pattern’s leave-in conditioner gives me the rounded Afro I

‘I could be a bit clueless with finding products, especially on the subject of Black hair care, but this kind of does all the pieces in a single’: Dazed’s Rae Martins Ashton shares why they love Pattern’s leave-in conditioner That is Product of the Week – a weekly round-up of the Dazed Beauty team and wider community’s must-have buys. WHAT IS IT? Brand: PatternProduct: Leave-In ConditionerPrice: £25 WHY IS IT SO GOOD? Our beauty editor, Alex Peters, got here back to the office with a handful of Pattern products just before Christmas and kindly gave me a number of. I’d never heard of the brand before, although I used to be conversant in Tracee Ellis Ross so...
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10 Aug

Black Hair Ads, From Afro Sheen to SheaMoisture –

Afro Sheen industrial still. From Afro Sheen to SheaMoisture, Black hair advertisements have played a pivotal role in shaping beauty standards inside our culture. Through commercials showcasing a variety of styles from blow outs and relaxers to extensions and braids, these minute-long videos subtly convey messages about our identity. Black hair commercials deliver implicit cues not only in regards to the latest beauty trends, but in addition in regards to the emotions and perceptions tied to our own looks. As time has progressed, we’ve witnessed the evolution of those beauty trends, adapting and reshaping in with the changing times. What initially began as a movement characterised by empowering products geared toward maintaining the Afro, eventually transitioned right into a concentrate...
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1 Aug

This Is What Happened Once I Went To Afro

Hey all! Welcome to part 2! Documenting the thrilling London Afro Hair and Beauty Live Event! Immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere as we proceed to explore all things hair and sweetness related. Join me into the most recent trends, amazing products, and insightful conversations with industry experts. Discover firsthand the dynamic energy that radiated from the event, full of style enthusiasts and talented artists alike. Catch a glimpse of awe-inspiring hair demonstrations, mesmerizing beauty transformations, and progressive fashion showcases. Dive into the center of this unforgettable gathering, where multicultural diversity thrives and creativity knows no bounds. Be prepared to be captivated by the sheer magnificence of the event as we take you on an immersive journey, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship...
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28 Oct

20 Crowns That Make Us Want To Have a

World Afro Day
World Afro Day World Afro Day Through September 15 marks the official celebration of World Afro Day, we make honoring Afro textured hair a daily occurrence at ESSENCE. And while Hollywood heavyweights filled our timelines with stylish and enviable Afros last week, non-celebrities also took to social media to remind us of all of the shapes, sizes and curls that our glorious hair is available in. With the passage of the CROWN Act in america House of Representatives earlier this week, it seems that more persons are starting to know that. Try these ladies and gentlemen whose unapologetic crowns make us need to have a good time World Afro Day day-after-day, and remind the world that our unique hair is to be celebrated,...
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